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Support Local Business With These South Bend Shops
With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, it's time to get in the holiday spirit and find those special gifts for family and friends. Our real estate agents know that South Bend is a great place to shop where you can support local businesses and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Take a look at 5 of our favorite South Bend shops.
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Griffin Games and Bookstore – 121 West Colfax Avenue
If you're looking for treasured gifts for special friends, head to Griffin Games and Bookstore where you'll find over 4,000 square feet filled with an eclectic assortment of audio and video tapes, trinkets, new and used books, games, puzzles, records, stamps, and gift items. For the gamers in your life, you'll find a big selection of chess sets, cribbage boards, and domino sets, as well as classic Asian strategy games like Chiese Elephant Chess, Mah Jong, and Shogi. Griffin Games and Bookstore is a fun shop to visit where you never know what treasure you may find.
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Make South Bend – 2228 Mishawaka Avenue
Make South Bend is a unique shop where you can create your own apparel, candles and soaps, home goods, jewelry and accessories, stationary, and holiday cards and ornaments. This shop is the perfect place to visit if you're looking for unique items or want to customize your gifts for different people on your shopping list. For that special family member who's hard to buy for, consider gifting a Make South Bend membership, a day pass, or a class where you can create original ceramics, macrame wall art, paintings, and holiday wreaths.
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The Purple Porch – 123 North Hill Street
Many holiday visitors looking for South Bend homes for sale enjoy visiting the Purple Porch, a local food co-op that represents both local and regional farmers, suppliers, and vendors. It's fun to stroll through the grocery section for baking supplies, chocolates, fresh eggs, and organic meats, or visit the farmer's market for locally-grown fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables. You can even find great selections of beer and wine from local vendors. If you're looking for that special thoughtful gift, the Purple Porch has a variety of choices that are sure to meet the challenge.
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Pigeon & Hen Pottery – 217 South Michigan Street
If you're looking for a fun day out with friends and family, how about booking a pottery class for special holiday cheer? The Pigeon & Hen Pottery Studio offers classes where you can throw, paint, and fire your own ceramics and pottery. You can choose from over 500 items including dinnerware like cups, bowls, and plates, large and small platters, figurines, and decorative accessories. This year, why not gather up a group of people, book a reservation, and head to the Pigeon & Hen for a special holiday treat?
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South Bend Chocolate Company – 3300 West Sample Street
When it comes to holiday shopping, chocolate is a gift that will please most everyone on your list. South Bend Chocolates is a favorite local shopping stop during the holidays and throughout the year. They sell everything chocolate including boxed sets of assorted flavors, chocolate bars, chocolate cookies, chocolate malt balls and pretzels, and chocolates by the pound. For an extra treat, you can even visit the Chocolate Museum or take a factory tour to see how chocolates are made, but beware of heavenly smells that may put your taste buds on overload.
If you're considering buying or selling a home in South Bend, contact us so we can help you make the right choices and find your perfect home.
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